We Asked AI for 10 K-Dramas with the Best Plot Twists - And It Delivered

Recognizing that AI is kind of able to answer virtually any question (or at least makes a decent attempt to), we thought it'd be interesting to consult it on a topic close to many hearts: must-watch Korean dramas with the most surprising plot twists, according to AI's calculations.

It should be noted that generative AI has proven itself to be a formidable tool. Its ability to analyze and sort through large amounts of data is mind-blowing, especially when it comes to entertainment. Imagine having to sort through thousands of K-Dramas to find the ultimate top picks – that's a lot of episodes! Luckily, AI can do this heavy lifting in a jiffy. It meticulously examines factors like viewer ratings, storyline depth, character arcs, being able to actually explain (with a lot of valid arguments) what each series brings to the table.

Editor's note: please consider that this list of recommendations is AI-based, and not all of these K-Dramas actually aged well. We're going to spoil some important plot twists, so consider yourself warned.

1. W – Two Worlds (2016)

Imagine being the daughter of a famous webtoon artist and suddenly finding yourself inside the very webtoon your dad created. That's what happens to Oh Yeon-joo, a surgeon who somehow gets pulled into the fictional world where Kang Chul, a super-wealthy entrepreneur, is the protagonist. They meet, and chaos ensues. Murders from the webtoon start occurring in the real world. It's like an inception of realities, and you won't know what's coming next. Just when you think they've found a solution, a new conflict springs up.

2. Signal (2016)

Signal is a crime thriller where detective Park Hae-young finds an old walkie-talkie that allows him to communicate with a detective from the past. They start solving cases together, but here's the kicker: Changing events in the past alters the present. This isn't your typical cop drama; it's layered with interconnected mysteries and dark secrets. The way they solve crimes across timelines will blow your mind.

3. Kill Me, Heal Me (2015)

How does one guy with seven different personalities sound for a plot twist? In Kill Me, Heal Me, Ji Sung plays Cha Do-hyun, a man suffering from Dissociative Identity Disorder. This isn't just for show; each personality emerges because of his tragic past and holds a clue to the mysteries surrounding him. From a teenage girl to a macho guy, Ji Sung nails every role. His love interest, Oh Ri-jin, a psychiatric resident, attempts to treat him, unraveling darker secrets as new personalities emerge.

4. While You Were Sleeping (2017)

What if you could see the future in your dreams? In this drama, Hong-joo has visions of unfortunate events set to happen. She meets Jae-chan, a prosecutor who also starts having similar dreams after they cross paths. They try to prevent the unfortunate events they see in their dreams, but there's a moral dilemma: should they intervene in fate? The situations get complicated, as they always do.

5. Goblin: The Lonely and Great God (2016-2017)

Kim Shin, an immortal goblin, needs to find his bride to finally leave the mortal world. He's been alive for 900 years. Enter Ji Eun-tak, a high-school girl who can see ghosts. She claims to be his bride, but here's where it twists: Removing the sword from the Goblin's chest will also kill him. Their relationship develops amidst various crises, including an impending apocalypse triggered by a vengeful grim reaper.

6. Healer (2014-2015)

Park Bong-soo is not just a regular night courier; he's a mysterious, kick-butt agent known as the "Healer". He takes up a mission to protect Chae Young-shin, a tabloid journalist, without her knowing. But get this – their parents were close friends who died under mysterious circumstances, and they were both led to believe different stories about their parents' deaths. Their worlds collide, secrets are revealed, and, well, it's a melodramatic extravaganza.

7. Reply 1988 (2015-2016)

This drama is a nostalgic trip down late '80s memory lane, following five childhood friends living in the same neighborhood in the good ol' days of rotary phones and bulky TV sets! Among the friends, Deok-sun's the cheerful girl-next-door who's got two of her buddies head-over-heels for her. But the beauty of this series is in the details – family dynamics, friendships, the lot. Just when you think you know who ends up with who, bam! The drama throws a curveball.

8. Sky Castle (2018-2019)

Sky Castle gives an unsettling look into the lives of four wealthy families willing to do whatever it takes to get their kids into top universities. Think of it as a luxury home filled with secrets and conspiracies, like a pot of jealousy and competition on the verge of boiling over. The series hit a viewership rating of 23.8%, making it one of the highest-rated dramas in Korean cable television history. Why? Because it's that darn gripping.

9. My ID Is Gangnam Beauty (2018)

Kang Mi-rae, a timid and insecure girl, decides to get plastic surgery after being bullied for her looks. Post-surgery, she's gorgeous and turns heads, but guess what? Life's still not a cakewalk. She's now criticized for being "plastic" and faces new types of judgments. Mi-rae starts college, hoping for a fresh start, but runs into her childhood schoolmate, Kyung-seok, who recognizes her.

10. Descendants of the Sun (2016)

This drama is like an action movie meets soap opera, and it's fantastic. Yoo Shi-jin is a captain in the South Korean Special Forces, while Kang Mo-yeon is a surgeon. They meet, sparks fly, but then reality hits. He's off on secret missions dodging bullets, and she's saving lives in the ER. They both realize their worlds are too different and decide to call it quits. But fate has other plans – they meet again, this time in a war-torn country, and their love story picks up right where it left off.